Does it fund radios or comms equipment?

Yes: includes comms upgrades between ambulances, emergency vehicles and medical facilities

USDA Distance Learning & Telemedicine (DLT)

CLOSED

Status: CLOSED. Deadline: 2026-06-30 (most recent round, per CISA list). Volunteer SAR: Possibly if a nonprofit providing health care via telecom in a rural area FY2026 dates not announced yet. Get alerted when they are. Last verified 2026-10-16.

Agency: USDA Rural Development
Eligible applicants: EMS, local gov, nonprofit
Can volunteer SAR teams apply directly?: Possibly if a nonprofit providing health care via telecom in a rural area
Does it fund radios or comms equipment?: Yes: includes comms upgrades between ambulances, emergency vehicles and medical facilities
Typical award / total funding: $50k-$1M per application
What is the deadline?: 2026-06-30 (most recent round, per CISA list)
Is there a cost share?: Minimum 15% match
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